EarthQuake 3200 - Manual (Page 19)

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
While normal care and routine maintenance will extend
the life of your rototiller, prolonged or constant use may
eventually require that service be performed to allow it
to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting
guide below lists the most common problems, causes
and remedies.
PROBLEM REMEDY/ACTION
Engine will not start
Engine runs rough, floods during operation
Engine is hard to start
Engine misses or lacks power
Engine will not stop when throttle control is positioned
at stop
Tiller moves forward during starting
Tiller is difficult to control when tilling (machine jumps or
lurches forward)
Belts squeal in neutral
Belts squeal in forward operation
• Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
• Throttle must be positioned at choke for a cold start
• Clean or replace air cleaner
• Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use gas stabilizer
at end of season
• Make sure spark plug wire is securely attached to spark
plug
• Drive control safety lever must be released to
neutral to
start the engine
• Clean or replace air cleaner
• Improper carburetor adjustment, take to authorized
engine service center
• Replace spark plug and adjust gap
• Drain and refill gas tank and carburetor
• See engine manual to check and adjust throttle linkage
• Drive safety control lever must be released to
neutral to
start the engine
• Raise the tines for shallower tilling by raising the depth
regulator lever, see page 10
• Lower engine speed in hard ground
• Adjust belt guide:
- turn engine off and allow muffler to cool
- disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug
- pull down on drive safety control lever
- manually bend belt guide so there is 1/16 inch
or less clearance between belt guide and belt
- replace spark plug wire
• Turn engine off and allow muffler to cool
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug
• Release drive safety control lever to
neutral
• Adjust engage cable
• Replace spark plug wire
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
Practice safety at all times. Engine must be turned
off and allowed to cool, and spark plug wire must
be disconnected and secured before attempting any
maintenance or repair.
CAUTION